Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbelliflorum
ID:
513025

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 204 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512357



Common Names

  • Umbellate Abutilon
  • Umbellate Indian Mallow
  • Umbellate Velvetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Abutilon umbelliflorum occidentale R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon umbelliflorum (also called Chinese Lantern, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to China, Japan, and India. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white flowers with five petals. It typically grows in open woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon umbelliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon umbelliflorum has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon umbelliflorum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Abutilon umbelliflorum

Abutilon umbelliflorum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Abutilon umbelliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon umbelliflorum?

Abutilon umbelliflorum

What is the common name of Abutilon umbelliflorum?

Indian mallow

What is the family of Abutilon umbelliflorum?

Malvaceae

Species in the Abutilon genus

Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi, Abutilon eremitopetalum, Abutilon erythraeum, Abutilon eufigarii, Abutilon exonemum, Abutilon exstipulare, Abutilon falcatum, Abutilon flanaganii, Abutilon fraseri, Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon fugax, Abutilon fuscicalyx, Abutilon galpinii, Abutilon gebauerianum,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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